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New Jersey’s landscape is dotted with remarkable bridges that have stood the test of time. These structures, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, are more than just infrastructure. They are enduring symbols of craftsmanship, innovation, and history. Next time you are road-tripping through the Garden State, take a detour — you might just be driving over history.
How these bridges were selected
Many older bridge remnants exist across the state, but some are little more than piles of stones, buried foundations, or tucked away on private land. To make this guide useful for travelers and history buffs alike, we prioritized bridges that still carry pedestrians or vehicle traffic and that are both structurally intact and publicly accessible.
For those looking to explore them, see the Google Map below with pins for every bridge on the list, making it easy to plan a visit or follow the route of New Jersey’s earliest infrastructure.
NJ’s 10 Oldest Bridges:
Summary:
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| Rank | Bridge Name | Town and County | Year Built |
| 10 | Green Sergeant’s Covered Bridge | Delaware Township, Hunterdon County | 1872 |
| 9 | Main Street Bridge | Clinton, Hunterdon County | 1870 |
| 8 | New Hampton Truss Bridge | Lebanon/Washington Township, Hunterdon County | 1868 |
| 7 | Arch Bridge from the Boonton Ironworks | Boonton, Morris County | 1866 |
| 6 | Warrington Stone Bridge | Knowlton Township, Warren County | c. 1860 |
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